This straightforward technique uses tight-fitting rigid foam to air-seal and insulate truss floor perimeters. Read more
These standard balance sheet ratios will take the mystery out of your financial records and help you make sound long-term management decisions. Read more
When it comes to framing, small errors can lead to big problems. A building inspector red-flags the ten most common framing mistakes he encounters, and tells how to do it right. Read more
A western production framer explains how to order, stack, and set trusses quickly and accurately — without laying out the plates. Read more
Where deep frost is not a danger, shallow footings and floor slabs can be formed and poured together. A New Mexico contractor takes a step-by-step look at how to excavate, form, brace, and finish monolithic slabs. Read more
Working contractors share tips on how to run your business better. Read more
To comply with federal emissions regulations, manufacturers have designed a new breed of wood stoves and fireplaces that burn cleaner and more efficiently. Read more
A drilling and blasting contractor tells what to expect if you have to blast, and gives advice on how to minimize costs. Read more
Qualified Framer program, OSHA inspectors target small builders, retread roof, new itchless fiberglass insulation Read more
How to Replace a Bearing Wall
Here are a couple of ways to safely provide structural support when the job calls for opening up an exterior wall and removing the framing. Read more
Replacements for the hearth Read more
Contract language for plans that say “match existing” Read more
Custom specs and contracts made easy Read more
Taking the sag out of shelving Read more
Thermal bridging in steel studs Read more
Designing eco-friendly interiors, legal guide to employee policies Read more
Tools and tips from expert installers Read more
New insulated concrete block, knock-down lumber rack for pickups, clips for patching holes in drywall, fix for squeaky floors Read more